News from the music business

On our blog we keep you updated on the latest trends and news in the music business. Stay informed about cool gigs and events, meet new talent and get insight on what happens in the field of music in the UK.

Trending Europe: Bling-bling events going DIY?

Paul de Kuyper June 26, 2018

Different newspapers across Europe are reporting about an increase in luxurious, privately organised graduation parties. Is there a trend taking place and is this influencing the established live... Different newspapers across Europe are reporting about an increase in luxurious, privately organised graduation parties. Is there a trend taking place and is this influencing the established live music scene? Paul de Kuyper – founder and CEO of the European music platform Gigstarter – shares his...

The Red Light Jazz Festival 2018: let’s celebrate 5 jazzy years

Sarah Le Corff June 06, 2018

Every 1st weekend of June in The Amsterdam Red Light District is crazier than usual. Among the red-lit windows, bars, coffeeshops and canals: jazz in all its forms. The Red Light Jazz Festival... Every 1st weekend of June in The Amsterdam Red Light District is crazier than usual. Among the red-lit windows, bars, coffeeshops and canals: jazz in all its forms. The Red Light Jazz Festival welcomes different musicians, bands and ensembles in different types of venues so that everybody can...

Buma Music in Motion 2018 shows the power of networking

Tom van der Velpen May 29, 2018

Buma Music in Motion is a event focused on the innovative use of music in media and is a hotspot for people working in the music industry. The power of networking came back in every aspect of this... Buma Music in Motion is a event focused on the innovative use of music in media and is a hotspot for people working in the music industry. The power of networking came back in every aspect of this day.

Meet the team: Sarah Le Corff, Community Manager France

Tom van der Velpen April 25, 2018

Sarah Le Corff (21) is our French community manager at Gigstarter. Contacting different French artists, helping bookers and writing interesting blogs are some of her daily activities. It’s about... Sarah Le Corff (21) is our French community manager at Gigstarter. Contacting different French artists, helping bookers and writing interesting blogs are some of her daily activities. It’s about time that we introduce our Parisian music lover to our followers.

Recap: Musikmesse Frankfurt 2018

Dana Foth April 18, 2018

Every year, thousands of music lovers make a pilgrimage to one of Germany’s biggest cities: Frankfurt. At the Musikmesse Festival last weekend, Gigstarter was in the frontline of this inspiring and... Every year, thousands of music lovers make a pilgrimage to one of Germany’s biggest cities: Frankfurt. At the Musikmesse Festival last weekend, Gigstarter was in the frontline of this inspiring and vibrant atmosphere to provide you with an impression of the event.

The venue: Paradiso in Amsterdam

Sarah Le Corff April 17, 2018

The Paradiso in Amsterdam is a world famous concert-hall were every musician want(ed) to perform, from David Bowie to Coldplay. The building has a rich history of revolt, art and youth cultures.... The Paradiso in Amsterdam is a world famous concert-hall were every musician want(ed) to perform, from David Bowie to Coldplay. The building has a rich history of revolt, art and youth cultures. The first episode of our serie veneus: Paradiso in Amsterdam.

Find live music in London

The Gigstarter Team March 07, 2018

In the new season of GigstarterOnTour, we will give tips about the best hot spots to watch live music in the cities we will be visiting. For this first episode of 2018, we are going to London. A... In the new season of GigstarterOnTour, we will give tips about the best hot spots to watch live music in the cities we will be visiting. For this first episode of 2018, we are going to London. A metropolis full of great venues and places where people are playing music. We will highlight some...

Three strategies to find your Unique Selling Point (USP) as an artist

Dana Foth March 06, 2018

Everybody is unique, but clearly defining one or more characteristics can be quite challenging. In the following blog we’ll be dealing with more precise strategies on how to find your personal... Everybody is unique, but clearly defining one or more characteristics can be quite challenging. In the following blog we’ll be dealing with more precise strategies on how to find your personal Unique Selling Point.

Get Music Gigs

The Gigstarter Team February 26, 2018

Every artists wants to know how to get more music Gigs. There are many ways to get more music gigs as an artists. In this blog Gigstarter will tell you what artists can do to get more music gigs Every artists wants to know how to get more music Gigs. There are many ways to get more music gigs as an artists. In this blog Gigstarter will tell you what artists can do to get more music gigs

Live Music Tour

The Gigstarter Team February 26, 2018

Join Europe’s largest platform specialized in live music Gigs and arranging live music tours. Being an artists the ultimate goal is to have a live music tour. Join Europe’s largest platform specialized in live music Gigs and arranging live music tours. Being an artists the ultimate goal is to have a live music tour.

Looking for a Music Teacher? Matthew Rusk build the platform

Daan Appelman February 26, 2018

This blog tells the story about Matthew Rusk. The founder of mgrmusic, an online platform where music teachers and students meet. This blog tells the story about Matthew Rusk. The founder of mgrmusic, an online platform where music teachers and students meet.

Gigstarter on tour: Dance Fair 2018

Sarah Le Corff February 20, 2018

Every year, thousands of ambitious DJ’s travel to Utrecht in the middle of the Netherlands, for the biggest congress for DJ’s in the Benelux: Dance Fair 2018. Traditionally, Gigstarter was on the... Every year, thousands of ambitious DJ’s travel to Utrecht in the middle of the Netherlands, for the biggest congress for DJ’s in the Benelux: Dance Fair 2018. Traditionally, Gigstarter was on the congress and we got inspired!

UK gigs and tours

The Gigstarter Team February 15, 2018

On Gigstarter you can get gigs in an easy and simple way; being a musician, singer, solo-artist, Band or DJ from any area of the UK. Gigstarter customers or bookers are professionals and... On Gigstarter you can get gigs in an easy and simple way; being a musician, singer, solo-artist, Band or DJ from any area of the UK. Gigstarter customers or bookers are professionals and individuals looking for live music appropriate for their event.

M-Bizz recap part 1: Three Phases of Branding an Artist

Dana Foth February 06, 2018

The M-Bizz workshop started with a passionate presentation of Cyriel Marijnissen about Artist Branding. Check our recap with the important explanation of the three phases of Artist branding. The M-Bizz workshop started with a passionate presentation of Cyriel Marijnissen about Artist Branding. Check our recap with the important explanation of the three phases of Artist branding.

How to get gigs as a DJ?

The Gigstarter Team January 17, 2018

In this blog we give tips about getting more gigs as a DJ. On Gigstarter you can get gigs in an easy and simple way; being a DJ or/and Producer from any area of the UK. In this blog we give tips about getting more gigs as a DJ. On Gigstarter you can get gigs in an easy and simple way; being a DJ or/and Producer from any area of the UK.